Staying afloat: Asia data privacy regulation updates across jurisdictions

Episode 2: Privacy regulation across Asia is not uniform, and for businesses operating in multiple markets, the differences are consequential. From the scope of consent requirements to breach notification timelines and the treatment of cross-border data transfers, the gap between jurisdictions creates significant compliance complexity for organizations managing data across the region.  In this episode of Staying afloat, head of our Asia Pacific Privacy and Cybersecurity practice Anna Gamvros is joined by Ruby Kwok and Erin Yang examine the latest privacy regulatory updates across Asia, mapping the key changes in individual jurisdictions and the most significant points of divergence.   Where are the greatest inconsistencies between jurisdictions, and how should businesses structure their privacy frameworks to manage them? And what practical steps allow organizations operating across multiple markets to maintain compliance without building an entirely separate program for each jurisdiction?  Staying afloat tracks the most significant regulatory developments across the Asia-Pacific region in cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence, delivering expert analysis from A&O Shearman's regional specialists. Each episode examines a specific jurisdiction or regulatory theme, with practical guidance on what the changes mean for businesses operating in the region. Designed for legal, compliance, and technology professionals navigating a fast-moving Asia-Pacific regulatory landscape.